"Application Invitation for the 2025 AI Graduate Programme in the UAE, offering 100 fresh positions"
The AI Graduate Programme, a 12-month initiative by global technology group e& in the UAE, is now accepting applications for its 2025 cycle[1]. This programme is designed to equip young Emirati university graduates with digital, technical, and leadership skills, preparing them for roles in the country's future economy, particularly in technology and innovation-driven sectors[1][2].
The programme offers immersive, hands-on experience, mentorship, personalized development plans, and training in leadership and emotional intelligence[1]. It covers various fields, including AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, product development, HR, business strategy, and more[1].
Since its launch in 2021, over 284 graduates have been hired and trained, with 25 new alumni recently graduating[1]. The programme has a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, with over 60% female participation in the last cohort[1].
The AI Graduate Programme is a key component of e&'s Emiratisation strategy, aiming for 60% Emirati representation by 2030[1]. It aligns with the UAE’s national vision of building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy and emphasizes national talent development, diversity, and future-readiness[1].
The programme is developed in partnership with international institutions including LinkedIn, Harvard Business Review, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ensuring global best practices and competitiveness for graduates[2].
The 2025 cycle of the programme will offer 100 new roles for Emirati university graduates[1]. Additional e& initiatives linked to this broader goal include Bidayati (focused on leadership and AI projects) and Excelerate& (collaborating with Ericsson on 5G and data science), reinforcing the UAE’s Emiratization and diversification ambitions[2].
Many graduates secure full-time roles in high-impact areas such as AI, sustainability, finance, sales, consumer services, and telecom engineering[1]. Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer, e&, emphasizes the programme's importance, stating, "The AI Graduate Programme reflects e&'s long-term commitment to developing future Emirati leaders in technology and innovation."[2]
[1] e& Newsroom. (2023, March 30). e& announces the opening of applications for the next intake of the AI Graduate Programme. Retrieved from https://www.eand.ae/en/newsroom/press-releases/e-announces-the-opening-of-applications-for-the-next-intake-of-the-ai-graduate-programme
[2] e& Newsroom. (2023, March 30). e&'s AI Graduate Programme: Nurturing Future Emirati Leaders in Technology and Innovation. Retrieved from https://www.eand.ae/en/newsroom/articles/e-s-ai-graduate-programme-nurturing-future-emirati-leaders-in-technology-and-innovation
- The AI Graduate Programme, with its focus on cloud technology and innovation, offers training in cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning to prepare Emirati university graduates for roles in the country's future economy, specifically in high-impact areas such as finance, education-and-self-development, and telecom engineering.
- In addition to hands-on experience and mentorship, the programme fosters leadership and emotional intelligence skills, ensuring that the graduates are equipped to handle roles in various technology-driven sectors.
- As part of e&'s Emiratisation strategy, the AI Graduate Programme forms partnerships with international institutions like LinkedIn, Harvard Business Review, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ensuring that the curriculum follows global best practices and prepares graduates for competitiveness in the global market.
